THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE IN NORTH AMERICA

Abstract

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity faces today, and environmental law has a critical role in tackling its impacts. In North America, the legal responses to climate change differ significantly across countries, reflecting their unique political, economic, and social contexts. This paper looks at how environmental law is being used to combat climate change in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It examines the successes and obstacles these countries face, focusing on areas like international cooperation, federalism, and local governance. Key examples, such as cross border pollution controls and sustainable development efforts, show how law can be both a tool for progress and a reflection of broader challenges. By examining these issues, this paper highlights the potential of environmental law to drive change and its limitations in addressing such a complex global problem.